Today, particularly after COVID lockdowns, flexible work spaces and the its culture is starting to become a norm. Due to increased popularity, this has resulted in an number of benefits such as attracting top companies, increasing overall business performance and more. Below are six benefits of flexible working that may entice employers and employees to big farewell to the traditional work culture:
- Retain The Best Employees
The freedom to operate from home or travel to the office a few days a week helps employees manage their personal and professional lives well. In today’s competitive scenario where firms need to hire the best talent, such flexibility will be an added advantage for them to stay ahead of the curve. According to a recent survey, 30% of the respondents claimed to resign since their employer didn’t promote a flexible work culture. This indicates that the bargaining power tilts towards employees when it is about their mental and physical well-being.
In fact, for companies, it’s an advantage as they can hold on to their top talent by creating a favourable work environment to perform. The report also mentions that 80% of the respondents would be loyal to their company if it’s lenient and respects their personal life. As a stress-free professional life is usually measured by how happy an employee is achieving work-life balance, ensuring a flexible work environment can be a significant part of the solution.
- Attract National and Multinational Talent
Being adaptable, and having a flexible work environment and culture such as that at Collective_100 it attracts all sorts of brands from multinational brands like Nespresso. Furthermore having the flexibility of work, promotes cross-cultural synergy that can attract talent from anywhere in the world. Flexible work environments mean that the space inhabits various companies creating a more diverse pool of experts. This can help to improve productivity and also encourage networking and growth.
- Adopt a “Human-First” Approach
Before the pandemic began, a spotlight was already being shone on mental and physical well-being. Lockdowns caused this spotlight to be amplified. Research show that training managers to support their subordinates through tough times creates a sense of belonging, thus nurturing professional relationships. For a flexible work culture to succeed, a “human-first” approach is necessary. If companies think on the lines of IBM, it will definitely assure employees that they are not alone and add to a number of benefits associated with the method.
- Create an Agile Work Environment
Flexible office spaces with dedicated desks or flexible desks are some of the many forms of a flexible job environment. They allow a company and its employees to be agile and adapt to a changing trend in the form of an unassigned desk.
The ‘unassigned” workplace such as Collective_100 can help to provide a creative route to complete a task. Flexible workspaces takes inspiration from the “work from home” model, which peaked during the lockdown. The ability to be able to work from several different locations, varying from private office spaces, flexidesks, open plan seating areas or even scenic view on our rooftop. Collective_100’s workplace allowed employee freedom of choice that accommodates individuality and various demands.
- A Push to Productivity
New studies have shown that prioritising employees wellbeing and allowing for a more flexible work schedule can improve productivity. One trial stated that there was an improvement in work-life balance, employee well-being and team efforts. Flexible co-working spaces are playing a key role in reshaping the way that individuals and companies work. Allowing a hybrid of working from home and in the office, although the working hours are more or less the same, productivity appears to be enhanced by a new method of business. Flexible workspaces and the culture they provide, allows for a more flexible work schedule exhibiting various benefits both at work and outside of work. From attract a diverse range of talented employees to creating a more agile, caring environment which invites and encourages your employees to do their best work. Come on down to Collective_100 and take a tour to fully understand the flexible work space experience.
